Scramble!: Score & Parts

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Inspired by the RAF's airfields during the Battle of Britain, this concert overture captures the contrasting emotions of young pilots. The piece opens with a serene pastoral scene, reflecting a calm morning before the chaos of war. The sudden call of "Scramble!" jolts the pilots into action as they rush to their planes. A lyrical solo cornet section evokes the introspective moments experienced in flight, leading to the inevitable return to battle. The composition poignantly illustrates the cycle of peace and conflict faced by those in the skies.